cannes film festival

I'm pretty sure it's impossible to look at this picture of Amber Heard in Cannes promoting Deux Jours, Une Nuit (Two Days, One Night) and immediately want to know what lipstick she's wearing. Like, even color-blind people would be interested. Which is why it's exciting that the makeup artist who chose the shade, Mai Quynh, revealed the name. It was a limited-edition Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil shade called Mysterious Red. I'd say you're welcome, but you should really thank Quynh here. I'm just the messenger. read more

The wind seemed to follow Cheryl Cole on the Foxcatcher red carpet in Cannes in the most perfect way to blow her dress and hair around in the most breathtaking way, almost like she was controlling it. Yes, clearly, these pictures prove that Cheryl Cole has control over elements. Have you seen anything more stunning than those tendrils in the front picking up in the wind—especially with that dress swirling in the first picture? I'm sure her hairstylist, Lisa Laudat, had a little bit of a heart attack for a second, worrying that the updo would come down, but it really turned out to be one of the most stunning walks in Cannes history. Anyone else feeling envious here? read more

Blake Lively was basically the prom queen of the Cannes Film Festival this year—her modern-meets-old-Hollywood style approach was a huge hit with just about everyone with eyes. And this red nail polish combo she wore is a perfect example of the mix that's making everyone take notice. Nail guru Tom Bachik posted this shot of her holding the two bottles of polish he used to create her slightly pearly red nail look: Both are L'Oreal colors (naturally—not only is L'Oreal the official makeup sponsor of the festival, but Blake has a contract with the company). The one on the left looks like it's either Red Tote or He Red My Mind, and the one on the right is most likely Devil Wears Red, a pearly rose red shade. And since they're about $6 each, you could pick them all up and experiment on your skin tone, even! read more

Few spots are as fashionable as the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. Celebrity style stars pull out all the stops--because if you can't wear a fabulous dress at one of the film industry's biggest events, in one of the world's most glamorous locales, when can you? Here are 25 of the masterpieces we still can't stop staring at. read more

I know, I know—a lot of you guys are over braids. But apparently in Cannes this year, hairstylists were feeling differently because they not only used braids in the stars' hairstyles at the filmfFestival, they used them like no one's business. You might remember us discussing Zoe Saldana's headband braid and Nicole Kidman's cool updo, but those weren't the only braid sightings. Like Zoe, Ahna O'Reilly went for an across-the-head one at the As I Lay Dying premiere: Milla Jovovich jumped on the same train later as well: Rosario Dawson went all Heidi on us: And Cheryl Cole mixed things up with a very, very loose one that was tied in multiple places: OK, sure, we've seen all these hairstyles before—and last year everyone pretty much wore them out. But you've got to admit, they're still quite lovely. So maybe it's not quite time to retire the braid trend totally. Maybe it's a better idea to, you know, dial them back a notch so they seem a bit more special when you spot one. Good plan? What do you guys think? Photos: Getty Images, Corbis, Corbis, Corbis read more

Nicole Kidman has really been pushing the hairstyle envelope while in Cannes. First we gawked at her awesome faux-hawk ponytail. Now, check out the major braided updo she wore to last night's end-of-festival press conference. What really stands out about this updo—aside from the fact that it literally stands out a lot—is how there's no delineation where the mass of hair meets Nicole's head. It's just one flowing wave of hair and braids. I'm curious to hear whether you ladies like this effect. It's definitely a new and artistic take, almost like a cross between the faux bob and an updo. Personally I find it a bit odd, but maybe I'm just grumpy after a big Memorial Day weekend of partying (a college friend's wedding—I'm exhausted). What do you think of Nicole Kidman's braided updo from the Cannes red carpet? Photo: Getty Images read more

Serious glamour and gorgeousness in Cannes? Well, that's no shocker. And as a first-timer hitting the South of France movie festival, I lapped it all upit's impossible not to when Sofia Coppola, Freida Pinto, and Rooney Mara are living down the hall (home base: the Hotel Martinez). The surprising thing is that the whole affair actually feels like being on a deliriously over-the-top college campus, where one alpha sororityfestival sponsor and my Cannes host, L'Oréal Parismakes it their responsibility to dial up the glam factor overall (as their guest, I was privy to some elaborate hair and makeup sessions. The result: looking like I almost fit in). What was most fun to witness is that everyone there, no matter how major the celebrity, seems dazzled by the glitz of it all. Here, my take on Cannes glamourama by the numbers: 300+: Accredited paparazzi at the festival. 30: L'Oréal Paris spokesmodels, hailing from 20 different countries including the U.S., France, China, India, and Australia. Here's me with Eva Longoria and Doutzen Kroes, who swears all she needs to maintain her buttery complexion is eight hours of sleep and L'Oréal Paris Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream. Not. Fair. 3: Drops of L'Oréal read more

I know when I think of my Memorial Day plans, the first thing that comes to mind is the Cannes Film Festival. OK, maybe not, but the stars did wear a few hairstyles that would work for your holiday festivities. Here are six cute ideas you can steal: You can... Wear your locks in an exceptionally loose braid like Cheryl Cole: Toss your hair into a slick-in-front, party-in-the-back messy bun like Anais Monory of Grisgris: Wear a mass of curls tied into a low ponytail like Janet Jackson: Twist one side back like Amanda Seyfried: Pull it into a loose side ponytail like Veronique Wuthrich of My Sweet Pepper Land: Or go for a little bun with a wide section of hair wrapped around it like Heidi Klum: Which one would you go for? Photos: Getty Image, Getty Images, People Avenue/Corbis, French Select/Getty Images, Film Magic/Getty Images, People Avenue/Corbis, French Select/Getty Images read more

Want to switch places with Jessica Biel and go to the South of France? Well, I can’t actually make that happen. But you can steal the hair ideas she wore on the red carpets there over the weekend. That’s kind of the same thing, right? They're both classic hairstyles with a twist. First, she went for a faux-bob: That was pushed to one side for a little asymmetrical fun. Then she went a little sweeter with a French twist: But it was messy and soft, so it didn't have that signature stuffy vibe you probably think of when you hear the words "French twist." Both were lovely but a little different from the traditional versions. Which one are you more into? Photos: Getty Images, Corbis/Splash read more

The heartbreakingly beautiful Frieda Pinto has made an appearance at Cannes, and I just have to show you the unique hair accessories she wore. Here's her updo from the front. And here's the little insect party that was happening in the back! Little sequined flies! (Or moths, or something.) There was a dragonfly on the opposite side of her head too, but the photogs didn't catch great shots of it. I'm all creeped out by insects right now—we have a cicada situation happening here in my New Jersey neighborhood, and for a squeamish person like me, it's like living in a horror movie. Even so, I still find Frieda's unique hair accessory choice so charming; what a way to make a commonplace updo memorable and one-of-a-kind. Would you ever wear little insects in your hair? UPDATE: I just found out the name of Frieda's gorgeous lip color: It's L'Oreal Infallible Le Rouge in Refined Ruby. Photos: Getty Images read more

The second Nicole Kidman stepped onto the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival yesterday, all time seemed to stop for a second, thanks to her edgy, cool, never-before-seen ponytail. It's an incredible hairstyle. The bottom 3/4 of her hair was pulled back very very very tightly into a flat French twist—it's unclear because whatever's happening there is hidden under the top section of her hair... Which was brushed over it all and then secured into a low ponytail by a clear hair elastic, creating a pompadour on top. It's super edgy—especially for Nicole, who tends to go chic and classic on the red carpet. So it's safe to say this was a risk. And, holy cow, did she pull it off. It's probably the coolest thing you'll see all day. Just kind of amazing. Don't you agree? Photos: Getty Images read more

If all of those paparazzi shots of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West eating ice cream and holding hands didn't yet have you convinced that Kimye was a legit thing, prepare for their first official red carpet photo opp together. She was by his side as he debuted his new short film at the Cannes Film Festival, but...do you approve of what she wore? read more

Are you ready for 11 straight days of glitz, glamour, and Diane Kruger on the red carpet? The Cannes Film Festival just opened on the French Riviera, and we're already delirious with gorgeous gowns (bonus squeeee: Kruger's a juror this year, which means loads of wardrobe changes)... read more

Ciao ladies! I'm back from my much-needed vacation. Did you miss me as much as I missed you last week? I thought of you when I visited Cannes, home of the star-speckled film festival, and just had to stop and snap a pic on the red carpet for you. But later I realized I'd unknowingly done the same pose in, oh, every other photo from my vacation, too ... read more

Just when we thought we'd seen the prettiest updo at Cannes--Bryce Dallas Howard's braided chignon--along comes another braided bun to steal our attention. Which of these two braided updos do you like the best? read more